# What You Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1/3 cup ice-cold water
06 - 1 large egg for egg wash
→ Filling
07 - 3/4 cup guava paste or thick guava jam
08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pink or red food coloring, optional
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry blender or fingertips to cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
02 - Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough comes together without overworking. Divide dough in half, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 8 rectangles measuring approximately 3 by 4 inches each.
05 - Place 1 teaspoon guava paste and 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of 4 rectangles, leaving a clear border around the edges.
06 - Brush the edges of filled rectangles with beaten egg. Place remaining rectangles on top and press edges firmly to seal. Crimp the sealed edges with a fork to create a decorative pattern.
07 - Transfer pop tarts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
08 - Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the top surface of each pop tart with egg wash and prick the surface with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the pastry achieves a golden brown color. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled pop tarts and allow to set before serving.
